2025 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers: Chad vs. Sierra Leone prediction

The upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier between Chad and Sierra Leone on November 13 presents a critical juncture for both teams. Currently, Chad occupies the last position in Group G with only two points, while Sierra Leone is slightly ahead in third place with four points . This match is pivotal, as a win is essential for both squads to maintain their hopes of qualification for the tournament. Given Chad's current form—winless and having failed to score a goal throughout the qualifiers—their prospects appear grim.

Chad, currently sitting in fourth place with 2 points, faces a must-win situation to keep their qualification hopes alive. Their campaign so far has been a struggle, with no wins, two draws, and two defeats. Sierra Leone, on the other hand, occupies the third spot with 4 points, having secured one win, one draw, and two losses.

The venue and referee for this crucial encounter are yet to be confirmed, adding an element of uncertainty to the proceedings. Both teams will be acutely aware of the importance of this match, given their precarious positions in the group standings.

Both teams settled for a goalless draw in the first leg back in September, but before that, they had won one each in their previous two meetings, with Chad picking up a 1-0 home win during a World Cup qualifying match in 2015.

Kevin Nicaise's side are five points behind second-placed Zambia with two games left to play, and the only way they will remain in contention for an AFCON ticket is if they win and Zambia fails to pick up a victory against Ivory Coast.

However, Chad have not won any of their last six matches across all competitions, losing four matches and drawing the other two, since a 2-1 win over Mauritius in March in an AFCON qualifying preliminary round game, conceding six goals and scoring none in those matches.

Predicted lineups:

Chad possible starting lineup: Allahbatnan; Thiam, Tchouplaou, Mbangossoum; Ngouyamsa, Yeo, Allarabaye, Na'a; Mouandilmadji, Tchaouna; Hiver

Sierra Leone possible starting lineup: Koroma; Jalloh, Jarjue Kabia, Caulker, Samadia; Bundu, Dumbuya, Fornah, Alu. Koroma; Kamara, Bakayoko

In contrast, Sierra Leone recently achieved a significant victory against Ivory Coast but has struggled in away matches. The key player for Chad is goalkeeper Allabatna Gabin, who must deliver an exceptional performance to keep his team competitive. Meanwhile, Sierra Leone will rely on striker Amadou Bakayoko to capitalize on scoring opportunities (Prediction source). Betting odds favor Sierra Leone at 1.92, indicating they are expected to secure a crucial victory that could solidify their chances in the competition.

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